Word Origin & History

memorandum 1433, from L. memorandum "(thing) to be remembered," neut. sing. of memorandus, gerundive of memorare "to call to mind," from memor "mindful of" (see memory). Originally a word written at the top of a note, by 1542 it came to stand for the note itself.

Example Sentences for memorandum

The Duke fumbled in an inner pocket, and dropped the memorandum into her hand.

Giving them a list, they gave me a memorandum offer for the lot.

Keep a memorandum of the letters you have sent, that you may know how to number the next.

Elder produced the memorandum, and they at once recognized it as their own.

In the world of business its value is seen, from the simplest record or memorandum, up to the parchment which conveys a kingdom.

"There is nothing anywhere," says a memorandum from the ineffable Devine.

But did it refer to the same event to which Kitely made reference in his memorandum?

But it is all of no consequence now; as well tear up the memorandum.

My memorandum on the officials is known in all the offices; and I have not been able to see the minister.